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Las Vegas Rail Bike Tours offer pedal-powered cart excursions on an 8-mile roundtrip from the train museum in Boulder City to Railroad Pass Casino. Rail bikes accommodating two or four passengers are available for the ride.
History of the Rail Line
In 1931, the Union Pacific constructed a rail line that connected their main Las Vegas line to Boulder City. Additionally, a branch was built that extended the line to the Boulder Dam site. While the dam was completed, the line was abandoned. Nowadays, that right-of-way has been turned into a walking trail. In 1985, the Union Pacific Railroad donated the Henderson-Boulder City segment to the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Las Vegas Rail Bikes now run along a section of the Union Pacific Henderson to Boulder City line.
Day Time Rail Excursions
Tours depart on select days at 11:15 AM, 1:15 PM, and 5:15 PM. Guests should arrive at the starting point in Boulder City at least 30 minutes before departure time. We highly recommend making reservations in advance. The tour starts at the museum on the Las Vegas Strip and covers 4 miles through the desert until we reach the Railroad Pass Casino. After a 20-minute break at the desert oasis, the railbikes returned 4 miles to the museum’s starting point.
Las Vegas Rail Bike Tours: What To Expect
Each tour consists of 2 or 4-seat pedal-powered rail carts. Before you start, you are instructed on how the cart operates and a safety check. Each cart is sent off one at a time, with a tour guide in front and one following up in the rear. Rail carts are limited to 10 mph and are power-assisted for minimal effort.
Carts travel along the same tracks used in the construction of the same tracks used during the construction of Hoover Dam. Since no steering is required, passengers have plenty of time to take in the desert scenery. You can also bring your dog along for the ride.
Tickets and Reservations
You can book tours online through the Las Vegas Rail Bike Tours website. The cost of the rides is per bike (2 or 4-seat bikes), and they last for 90 minutes. During the day, before or after your ride, you can stroll around the Nevada Southern Railway Museum and enjoy its beautiful displays.
Address: Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City is at 601 Yucca Street Boulder City, Nevada.
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